Publisher's Synopsis
Written by one of Australia's most talented culinary artists, The Cook's Book - Patisserie Showpieces is an essential reference for all those wishing to produce specialised desserts and showpieces.
Brendan Hill provides comprehensive explanations of the products, methods and tools required in the specialist area of patisserie, as well as demonstrating the latest techniques for working with them. Understanding and working with chocolate and sugar are given special attention.
This fundamental grounding will give you a head start towards creating fabulous and original results. Producing stunning sweet buffet showpieces, traditional and modern petit fours, and modelling and moulding marzipan are all made achievable with the help of the many recipes and practical, step-by-step illustrations and photographs.
